Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 285 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966924
Common Names
- Faucherea sambiranensis
- Sambirano Faucherea
- Sambiranensis Faucherea
Description
Faucherea sambiranensis (also called Sambiranensis Faucherea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is often found in gardens or near buildings, as it is tolerant of shade and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Faucherea sambiranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faucherea sambiranensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faucherea sambiranensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing, solitary palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is slow and can take up to 6 months.
Where to Find Faucherea sambiranensis
Faucherea sambiranensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.
Species in the Faucherea genus
Faucherea ambrensis,
Faucherea glutinosa,
Faucherea hexandra,
Faucherea laciniata,
Faucherea longipedicellata,
Faucherea manongarivensis,
Faucherea parvifolia,
Faucherea sambiranensis,
Faucherea tampoloensis,
Faucherea thouvenotii,
Faucherea urschii,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,